Knowledge about cardiovascular diseases in a first-level healthcare center in Lima, Peru.

ABSTRACT:

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Motivation for the study. In Peru, the knowledge level of patients about their cardiovascular health is unknown at the first level of care, which receives 85% of the population, and where primary disease prevention activities are carried out.

Background

Main findings. More than 70% of people had an inadequate level of knowledge about their own cardiovascular health.

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Implications. Our results highlight the need to improve the education of people on cardiovascular health issues at the first level of care, taking into account that these diseases are increasingly frequent in the population.

Background

This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge about cardiovascular diseases in people in a primary healthcare center (PHCC). A descriptiv

SUBMITTER: Lecarnaque-Rojas CG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11495947 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature